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Bernie Ecclestone has admitted that if the Italian Grand Prix doesn't transfer to Imola, it could disappear from the Formula One calendar.
The Brit, speaking while on holiday in Croatia, said that while he was working to keep the race at Monza, Imola was a more likely destination.
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"We are trying to solve the problem of Monza, but it is very difficult because it is a political problem," said the 85-year-old. "We are working to transfer the Italian Grand Prix to Imola, but if we do not succeed, we will have to say 'goodbye' to F1 in Italy."
As previously reported by F1Today.net, Imola has signed a conditional contract to host the Italian Grand Prix next year, although that still requires the approval of the Italian Automobile Club.
However, Italian automobile club chief Angelo Sticchi Damiani has said that there is still a chance for Monza to hold onto the race which it has hosted every year but one since the world championship began in 1950.
"In the last few hours, we have finally solved all of the problems between the territorial entities," he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "We found an agreement and are preparing a binding offer to be sent to FOM within the first days of the week, probably Tuesday. At this point, there are no more political problems."
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